apt-get autoremove problem

[alin19]

hello;

i have tryed to use apt-get autoremove libxml2; and it started to delete programs; now when i start my ubuntu i just get a black screen and the terminal;

can i fix this or i have to format?

[Kieren]

You can try installing that package again and hope it brings everything back:

sudo apt-get install libxml2

[reed9]

It is not uncommon that the autoremove option pulls in a good chunk of necessary programs. I don't advocate using it and if you do, it's important to look closely at what it is going to remove.

To reinstall all the basic desktop packages, do

sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop

This assumes you have an internet connection. If you need help connecting from the console let me know.